The feast, flavors, and the festiveness of it all are some of the reasons we adore the holidays

so much. However, it’s also undeniable that this season usually equates to calorie-laden food,

high level of cholesterol, and unwanted weight gain! So as you plan out your menu, let Jolly

Heart Mate Canola Oil inspire you to build your list by understanding the helpful benefits of

good fats and smart grocery shopping as the beginning to a heart-healthy holiday.

Incorporating Good Fats into your Christmas Dishes:

As most people’s favorite affair, Christmas celebration in the Philippines is considered the

longest and the biggest. However, it also comes with a full stream of delectable dishes which

may not be as healthy for your body. That is why it is important to strike a balance between

delectable treats with what is good for your health. Below is your guide to a heart-healthy

Christmas feast:

Choose recipes that have high amounts of good fats, the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats like Lemon Cilantro Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa or the Baked Chicken and Spinach Rollups.

Use only ingredients which are low in bad fat (saturated fats) and high in good fats such asJolly Heart Mate Canola Oil which has the lowest saturated fat among all types of cooking oil. It is also rich in essential fatty acids such as omega 3 & 6 which are important for brain development, immune system function, and blood pressure regulation.

Load up on avocados, nuts, and salmon to minimize bad cholesterol levels and to help reduce the riskof heart disease.

Lessen your consumption of food with high saturated fats (lechon) which could lead to high cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of developing heart disease.

As Fly Ace Corporation’s Group Category Manager for Edible Oils Zen Prudentino puts it, look for affordable options that will prevent cholesterol spike and will keep your heart in good shape. “It is wise to read the labels and understand your ingredients. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is the number one canola oil brand in the Philippine market, it is 100% pure, lowest in bad fats and gives the best value for money with its perfect combination of quality and affordability.” she shares.

“Deep-fried food is in demand once the holiday season rolls around, so opting for cooking oil with a high smoking point, like Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, will prevent fried dishes from being burnt and releasing toxic substance in the process” she adds.

For all your special holiday recipes that call for frying, sautéing, grilling, and baking, the

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category

growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino consumers, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house

brands and exclusively distributed brands. To learn more about Fly Ace, visit www.flyacecorp.com

Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is the No. 1 canola oil in the Philippines according to Nielsen Retail Index 2015-2016. It is one of the house brands produced by Fly Ace Corporation and is available in leading supermarkets nationwide. To know more about Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, like our page on facebook.www.facebook.com/JollyHeartMateCanolaOil

Have you heard? You may now link your Paymaya account with Facebook Messenger and enjoy the convenience of online shopping while speed-chatting on this leading messaging app! Holy guacamole! PayMaya recognizes that Facebook Messenger's community offers a unique opportunity to make PayMaya services available and accessible to even more users. Galing! I've already linked my Paymaya account to Messenger and I have already used it to pay my telephone bill in just a tap of my finger! Viola! No mahabang pila, no stressful linya. Just Payamaya in my messenger and my bill is settled like bongga!

But wait, there's more! With Paymaya and Messenger, you don't just enjoy the convenience of transforming your mobile phone into a virtual wallet, you also get to enjoy discounts and other freebies!

BUY LOAD FROM PAYMAYA AND GET 5% DISCOUNT

You can buy load from #PaymayaInMessenger and enjoy 5% discount ( no need to go to your nearest sari-sari store to top up ) You can buy load from P20-P1000.

REFER A FRIEND AND EARN P50 EACH FOR BOTH OF YOU

Yap! You got that right! You can earn as much as P1,250 just by inviting friends to link their paymaya accounts to messenger. Earn P50 for every friend you refer to open a PayMaya in Messenger account! Your friend gets P50, too! Wow! What a cool way to #SharetheLove.

Want to earn this much , too? Read the promo mechanics below. But remember, if Cinderalla's magic only lasted till 12mn, this promo on the other hand runs only till December 19, 2017 so don't waste time and hurry, hurry!

Promo Mechanics

The promo is open to all PayMaya customers who have their accounts linked to the Messenger app. Promo period is from December 6 to 19, 2017.

2. Click on the promo notification and share the promo message to your Messenger contacts (open to both Smart and Globe subscribers).

3. Alternatively, you can also click on “Promos” in the menu and select “Refer Friends, Get P50” to access the promo message which you can share to your friends.

4. Each time a friend successfully opens or links a PayMaya account in Messenger, you (sender) will get P50 in your PayMaya account. Your friend (receiver), in return, will also receive P50 in his/her PayMaya account.

5. Users can only share the promo message to up to 25 friends, and can then earn a maximum of P1,250 worth of incentives (maximum of 25 successful referrals only).

6. Rewards will be credited to both the sender and receiver within one to three business days after the PayMaya account has been created/linked.

SCREENSHOT OF FACEBOOK MESSENGER CHAT FOR PAYMAYA REFER-A-FRIEND

Promo rules:

1. The promo is only available to senders/receivers who have Facebook/Messenger accounts created before December 6, 2017.

2. Users must have a PayMaya account linked to Messenger before referring a friend in order to earn the incentive.

3. Rewards will not be given if a pre-existing PayMaya in Messenger user creates another account with a different number.

4. If a new user (receiver) is invited by multiple people, the referral will be attributed to the account (sender) who referred the new user last.

5. The promo message cannot be shared to a group of contacts or a Page (must be shared individually).

6. A user who is invited cannot unlink and relink accounts.

7. Any users who receive an invite and create/link a PayMaya account after the end of the promo will not receive any incentives.

8. The sender and the receiver cannot have the same PayMaya account. The receiver cannot link a PayMaya account that has been previously linked to another user’s Messenger account.

9. The promo is open to Android users only.

If you don't already have a Paymaya account, then by golly get one na. Now na, start earning na, #PaymayaMoNow na!

Meanwhile, I've got some Santa Chix job to do....gonna give someChristmas cheers to 5 lucky persons who will be liking and sharing my posts on social media. Tapos ka na bang magbasa? Aba, like and share na rin, because this Chix is giving away P1000 Paymaya Credits on December 20th!

Hello guys! It's Christmas so let's #MakeitJolly and fill our tummies! During this time of the year, we always think about having something new to serve on our Christmas tables, right? Lucky are we because our generous Tita Lisa of #BriellesHappyKitchen welcomed us one sunny Sunday afternoon into her kitchen and taught us to turn our Jolly Canned Goods into something delish!

Today, I'm gonna share with you this simple dessert recipe which actually became an instant hit to me and my SoxBlogger friends. It's perfect to serve on your family gatherings or Christmas potlucks or you can make it everyday to make each meal more special! Below are the ingredients that we are going to need to make Jolly Coco-Lychee Delight:

Preparing our Jolly Coco-Lychee Delight is easy as 1,2,3. Aside from the Jolly Food Products being affordable and always available in the market, each variant comes in an easy open can making it so convenient to use even for a kitchen newbie. So here's what we need to do:

Drain the lychee and reserve syrup.

In a bowl, mix the following ingredients together,making sure that there are no lumps left.

lychee syrup

coconut cream

gulaman mix

Bring the mixture to a boil, under low fire, making sure to brush the sides of the casserole. Stir continuously for 5 minutes. Let cool.

Spoon each lychee in a dessert bowl and fill the the lychee-coco mixture. Chill until the gelatine sets.

You may top each bowl with cherries if desired.

Prepare to enjoy.

This recipe gave us 12 dessert bowls to share. And that's it! You got one jolly dessert to try! It's yummy, promise!

Meanwhile, you have to bear with me and enjoy an inverted meal coz up next, I'm gonna share with you the mouthwatering Jolly Korn Muffin Recipe that we did which is actually perfect when paired to the Creamy Jolly Beef Stroganoff , especially if you are trying to shy away from rice, like me. So, abangan!

Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkins has just rolled out their newest variant: the all-new Singles pad and I am just so excited about it! Proudly a Filipino product, Jeunesse continues to make the Red Fairy's monthly visits less stressful.

What I like most about the new Jeunesse Singles:

It comes in a sleek and slim packaging.

It easily fits in your purse, tote or even your jean's back pocket!

Ideal for light to moderate flow.

It features topnotch protection: maximum comfort, super absorbent and stays securely in place.

It has #Anion strip just like all the other variants of Jeunesse!

It only sells for P8.50 per pad and comes in a 24-piece box

I have only been using Jeunesse for the past 3 months but I am so happy with the product. I mean it really delivers! Jeunesse Anion holds the top spot for its highly-absorbent quality. Each pad is made of virgin and sterilized pulp cotton material to ensure its pristine-clean and bacteria-free property, it also boasts tried and tested features for maximum comfort during the red days: top cover made of a special non-woven material for maximum comfort and softness, a super-absorbent polymer for superior liquid protection, a specially-designed back adhesive to keep the pad securely in place, a side-leak guard that helps prevent strike-through leaks, and breathable bottom layer to allow free flow of air, plus the health-enhancing anion strip that helps to reduce odor and bacteria build up.

Jeunesse Anion comes in five variants (six, if you will include the all-new singles pack) : ultra day non-wing, ultra day pad, ultra night pad, all-night pad, and panty liner to help every woman to go through their period with ease and convenience. It is available in Watsons and Mercury Drugs and other leading supermarkets nationwide. For hassle-free shopping with the convenience of free delivery straight to your doorstep, visit www.lazada.com.ph. Reclaim your freedom from menstrual discomforts and turn your monthly period into something #PositivelyBetter. Use Jeunesse.

Christmas is in the air!Here in the Philippines, we celebrate the yuletide cheers the longest!And part of the Pinoy Christmas tradition is the never-ending family and friends' gatherings over food and gift-giving! Let out the Kare-kare, pancit, hamon, and lechon!To complete the gustatory part of the celebration, a perfect mocktail should do the trick! A fancy and family-perfect drink, serving mocktails allow a more inclusive atmosphere that is insanely satisfying but totally liquor-free. A perfect party refresher that will also put all your guests in the holiday fun and festive spirit, it’s also ideal to serve for all reason or occasion. And these almost effortless recipes will encourage you to Say Yes to May today.

Pop open a bottle and you know that it’s made of fresh and fruity flavors, with an aroma that’s

like an autumn stroll through the vineyards and the alluring smell of winery during harvest. Made of

Belgium’s finest and carefully selected red and white grapes, each pour of May Sparkling Juice is a

reminder of the good times and will make you more than ready to celebrate whatever life throws at

you. So bring on the joy and try these recipes that will surely send a jolt of excitement in each sip!

Instructions:
1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring with a whisk. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15
minutes.
3. Strain and discard solids. Working in batches, place diced watermelon and fresh lime juice in a
blender. Process until smooth.
4. Strain watermelon mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Stir in sugar syrup
and May Sparkling Juice.
5. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

Mango Tropical Fizz

When life gives you lemons, serve this invigorating mango drink that’s both sweet and tart. Be sure to add some fresh sprig of mint leaves for that whiff of crisp and cooling flavor!

What you need:

 1 bottle May Sparkling Juice (white), chilled

 1 cup fresh lime juice

 1/2 cup cold water

 1/2 cup white sugar

 ½ cup of mango slices

 Ice cubes

 Fresh mint (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher whisk together 1/2 cup water

and sugar until sugar has dissolved.

2. Mix until well blended.

3. Stir in lime juice. Pour in May Sparkling Juice and stir once.

4. Add in ice and mint.

May Sparkling Juice is available in leading supermarkets, and groceries nationwide. For more updates, visit and like its official Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/MayPhilippines.

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple- category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino consumers, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. To learn more about Fly Ace, visit www.flyacecorp.com.

Christmas is in the air and what a perfect season to give ourselves a reason to reward thy self with something special like the jaw-dropping beauty of the newest generation of iphone, what with its stunning glass and aluminum design, more advanced dual 12-megapixel camera, and a more powerful A11 Bionic chip, wrapped in a shining, shimmering gift box if only it does not mean shelling out the big bucks! Aww.

Well, fret not because Smart, the country's leading communications network, offers Smart iPhone plans that is just perfect for subscribers who want easy and light payment scheme without having to break the bank! So if you’re looking to upgrade to the new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, here are some good reasons to start making the beeline for the nearest Smart store:

1. Charge to bill.

It’s easier to apply with Smart postpaid because you can charge to your monthly bill the total plan inclusive of the device cost.Payment of the Smart iPhone 8 and 8 Plus devices for plans 1499, 1999,2499 and 2999 can be paid in easy 24 monthly payments versus a big one-time cash-out through the monthly postpaid bill. No need for a credit card.On the other hand, the competitor does not offer charge-to- bill and requires a big one-time device cash-out so you need to be ready with a Php 20,999cash or through a credit card payment.

2. More Data!
Maximized iPhone features with more data. Smart gives you more data to optimize your new iPhone (1GB more than the competitor on hero offers). More open access data means better plan value and more reasons to enjoy your new iPhone and its features. On top of that you enjoy free VAS/app that’s interchangeable monthly and that won’t eat up your monthly data volume allocation. Some favorite apps commonly used daily are unli data in volume. These apps are FB, FB Messenger, Waze, Whatsapp, Line, Viber

3. Lower handset cost.
Smart offers the latest iPhones for so much less.You would just pay for the monthly service fee after the device is paid up after 24 months (eg. You’ll pay only P1,999/month after 24 months.)

4. Powered by fastest LTE.
The new iPhone is best experienced with Open Signal’s fastest LTE Network. Smart continues to cover the country with LTE connectivity plus built-in all-net calls across all plans.

5. Gadget shield.
Smart gives a one-month gadget shield for free against accidental damage or theft. Smart’s front liners will register you upon availment of the iPhone 8 plans.

You can now pre-order the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at the Smart Online Store (store.smart.com.ph) and Smart Stores nationwide, and both will be available in stores on Friday, November 17.

Get to know more how Smart’s iPhone 8 offers, visit smart.com.ph/iPhone8.

Pinoy online shoppers will have a blast this month picking out their Singles’ Day wish lists and purchasing them at huge discounts with the help of various digital apps and platforms from Voyager Innovations and its business arms which includes PayMaya Philippines, FINTQnologies, Inc. (FINTQ), hatch, and Takatack Technologies.

To kick things off this November, PayMaya is giving its users an exclusive 11% rebate from all their purchases on November 11, also known as Singles’ Day. Originating from China, Singles’ Day was established as a way for Chinese male and female individuals to celebrate being single, and turned into one of the biggest e-Commerce events anticipated annually the world over.

PayMaya users can use their Visa cards, Smart Mastercards, and in-app virtual cards to qualify for the 11% rebate whenever they make purchases in-store or online, whether they’re in the Philippines or abroad.

The biggest online shopping discounts

Aside from the Singles’ Day rebate promo, PayMaya is also giving all its users a massive 20% discount for the entire month of November for three of the country’s biggest online shopping destinations – Lazada, Zalora and Takatack.

For Lazada, shoppers only have to key in the promo code PYMYNOV upon checkout to get an extra 20% discount for a minimum purchase of only P500, valid for use multiple times with a maximum discount of P400 per transaction. This will prove useful for Lazada’s Online Revolution shopping event, where Filipinos stand a chance to get big discounts on their favorite items and wish lists.

Meanwhile, for Zalora, all they have to do is key in PAYMAYAHOLIDAY when they make purchases worth at least P1,000 to get 20% off upon checkout. They can use the code multiple times for the whole month of November to help them complete their OOTDs!

In addition, shoppers can also get a huge 30% discount across all items when they shop at Takatack, the largest online discovery platform of Voyager, from November 9 to 11, where they can get a maximum discount of P2,000 for purchases with free shipping for purchases above P2,000.

But when they use their PayMaya card to shop at Takatack this November, they can get an additional 20% off (maximum P500 discount) their purchase by entering the code 11+[First four digits of their PayMaya card] (ex. 114404)! This means they can get as much as 50% discount on items for Singles' Day weekend, from November 9-11.

To complete the experience, when they register for an account on FINTQ's digital lending platform Lendr.com.ph, users will also automatically get a P150 discount voucher which they can also use for Lazada, as well as a promo code for an 11% discount which they can use to shop at Takatack.

Shop without data charges

To make Filipinos’ online shopping experience convenient and hassle-free, free Internet platform freenet has partnered with Lazada to give free data access to their app for Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers. This means they can shop to their heart’s content without having to worry about unintended data charges.

All they have to do is download the freenet app on their Android or iOS device, register with their mobile number, and click the sidebar menu to turn on the Free Access toggle to begin setup. Once done, they can proceed to the Lazada app to enjoy a worry-free shopping experience without data charges.

And to spice things up more this shopping season, freenet is rewarding shoppers with free MB credits whenever they download or access various Voyager platforms starting November 11. Simply download the PayMaya and Takatack apps or access the Lendr website under the “Missions” tab within the freenet app to get an instant 100MB credit, which they can use to purchase data packages from the freenet Shop.

"This is our way of giving back to all our customers and partners. As we see adoption to our platforms grow, we hope more Filipinos get to enjoy the digital life and more businesses also get to benefit from the opportunities presented by digital. As the whole ecosystem grows, everyone grows too," said Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at Voyager Innovations.

Voyager Innovations, the digital innovations arm of PLDT and Smart, has been leading the way in enabling consumers and enterprises to access the digital life with its uniqueand comprehensive suite of platforms in the areas of financial services, eCommerce, and marketing technologies.

Even if you're not in a relationship, it’s still going to be an awesome Singles' Day indeed–all thanks to various digital platforms from Voyager!

Vivo has recently unveiled its newest flagship model, the V7+ and as part of its nationwide promotion efforts, fans in General Santos City were treated to an exciting Vivo All-Screen Experience Tour with hunk young actor and Vivo influencer Paul Salas bringing the house down!

The Vivo V7+ All -Screen Experience Mall Tour showcased pockets of activities packed with delightful freebies up for grabs and featured some of Stephen Curry's autographed merchandizes, who happens to be one of the major endorsers of Vivo V7+.

An experience and selling area was set up at the Event Center of SM General Santos City where locals were able to check out the awesome features of Vivo V7+ and even had the opportunity to try it out. I had my share of selfies too, of course! Touted to be a selfie-centric phone, Vivo V7+ did not fail to deliver! Why, I can see my open pores through its 24MP front cam! Malupet!

After the mall tour and the deafening shrieks from the excited crowd, my friends and I made a beeline to the Vivo Press Conference where we shared an intimate dinner with the young Salas and her beauteous mom, Michelle.

Paul appeared to be happy with his own V7+ experience and the way he answered our questions shows that the boy actually knows the product too well. Meaning, walang echusan ito or for the melon shake lang! Ginagamit talaga nia ang Vivo V7+! Paul shared that apart from its 24MP camera which allows him to take really good selfies and the prettify app that instantly corrects imperfections and hides unwanted blemishes for that perfect close-up, the feature that he really likes about Vivo V7+ is its 5.99" all-screen display which ups his gaming experience to an exciting level. And the best part is, according to Paul, games do not get interrupted by notifications. Kewl!

Vivo V7+ also features special Face ID that allows high-technology security access to one's smartphone, unlocking the phone with mere facial recognition. It comes in Matte Black and Crown Gold and sells at P17,990. A bit pricey for my salary range but with the top-of-the-line features it comes with, I think the tag is just reasonable. Good thing ,Vivo offers in-house credit to interested customers. With just a 20% downpayment and a choice of their easy payment schemes, you get to take home your brand new and sleek Vivo V7+. Visit any Vivo Concept Stores and Kiosk and just present 2 valid IDs to apply. Vivo V7+ is selling nationwide and is available at Lazada and Argomall.